Join the School of Art and Design and become a member of one of the most creative
academic areas at Western Carolina University.

Our academic programs — Art Education, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Studio Art — allow you to choose a specific area of study and immerse yourself in it to become
a successful professional artist. Academic advisors within the School of Art and Design
are highly qualified to guide you in the courses required for the path you choose.

There are two areas of emphasis in the B.F.A. degree: Graphic Design and Studio. Graphic
Design allows a concentrated study in contemporary graphic issues, ranging from traditional
typography to motion graphics. The Studio emphasis presents in-depth studies in Printmaking/Book
Arts, Photography, Painting/Drawing, Ceramics, and Sculpture. You will be exposed
to professional practices in the field by meeting with professionals, using the latest
technologies, and applying hands-on techniques and practices. While developing your artistic
portfolio for the future you’ll also be encouraged to display your work in the Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University and in off-campus venues.

Guiding the way are the members of our Art and Design Faculty, many of whom have followed this same path and made their mark as successful professionals
and award-winning artists.

Through its fine scholarship program, the School of Art and Design is proud to support the efforts of its outstanding students.
These scholarships are quite competitive, and those who win them can be justifiably
proud.